Franchising News & Media

Focus Brands to expand non-traditional locations

December 16, 2021

Focus Brands is accelerating its non-traditional unit expansion, according to a press release.

Popeyes signs master franchise agreement for France, Monaco

December 15, 2021

Popeyes has inked a deal with French restaurant group napaqaro to develop and grow the chicken brand in France and Monaco over the coming years, according to a…

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Chick’nCone to expand St. Louis footprint

December 15, 2021

Chick'nCone will expand its franchise presence in St. Louis, introducing 10 locations throughout the next 10 years. The brand is known for serving crispy…

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Former NY Giant Victor Cruz to open New Jersey Krystal restaurants

December 14, 2021

New York Giants former wide receiver Victor Cruz has partnered with Krystal restaurants to bring the brand out of the Southeast for the first time in its…

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A&W celebrates 10 years under franchisee ownership

December 10, 2021

A&W is celebrating 10 years under franchisee ownership. Ten years ago, A&W was purchased by a tenacious group of franchisees to try and turn the…

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Odd Burger offers 90% financing for franchisees

December 10, 2021

Toronto-based vegan concept Odd Burger is offering loans of up to 90% for applicable franchisees. The loans are made through the Canada Small Business…

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McDonald's launches franchise initiatives to increase historically underrepresented franchisees

December 9, 2021

McDonald's said Wednesday it will launch a franchisee recruitment initiative to increase the number of new franchisees from all backgrounds, including…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on a franchising fast track

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has three stores open, but 11 deals for 80 units in the works. With regional expansion plans, the company might just be coming to a center…

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Subway inks master agreement in Saudi Arabia

December 2, 2021

A new Subway partnership in Saudi Arabia will nearly double the country's restaurants in the next six years. The deal was inked with Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair…

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Cinnabon signs multi-unit deal in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

December 1, 2021

Cinnamon has announced a deal with the Innovative Union Company (IUC) to bring 130 new bakeries to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) within the next five…

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Roy Rogers opens at University of Maryland

November 30, 2021

Roy Rogers has announced the grand opening of a location at the center of the University of Maryland campus. The restaurant will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony…

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Odd Burger signs Ottawa deal

November 29, 2021

Odd Burger Corp. has signed a franchise agreement for its first Ottawa location, continuing the company's expansion plans throughout Canada. Franchisees…

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Popeyes opens first Britain store

November 24, 2021

Hundreds of Londoners lined up outside Britain's first Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, according to a report in The New York Times. The store is located in a food…

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Jack in the Box opens in Glendale, Arizona

November 16, 2021

Jack in the Box Inc. is opening a franchised store in Glendale, Arizona. The store is located at 9152 West Glendale Avenue near State Farm Stadium and is owned…

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Bruster's signs 6-unit agreement in San Diego

November 12, 2021

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has six units under agreement in San Diego, according to a press release. The franchises come on the heels of a sky-high sales season…

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Orangewood Partners acquires Taco Bell franchisee Pacific Bells

November 11, 2021

Orangewood Partners, a long-term focused private investment firm, has acquired Pacific Bells LLC, a Taco Bell franchisee in the U.S. from Partners Group, a…

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DQ Grill & Chill opens in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

November 8, 2021

Dairy Queen has opened a DQ Grill & Chill location at 1232 Corporate Center Drive in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The unit is run by franchisee Fourteen Foods…

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Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon sign 10-unit co-brand development agreement for NYC

November 5, 2021

Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon are teaming up with franchise group Fresh Dining Concepts to bring 10 co-branded Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon locations to the five…

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